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Neurodivergent training support scheme extended Pupils who are neurodiverse often face bullying and higher rates of suspension, warns DfE

DfE announces that programme to train teachers in primary schools to better support neurodiverse pupils is being continued for another year. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

I created a Starter pack on SEND in England.

It's for professionals and families
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The 8th May has been marked as VE Day since before Trump was born. VE stands for Victory in Europe.
As for the First World War, the idea that some Yank who refused to serve in the military, will command people around the world not to call it Rembrance Day is laughable. Sod off.

The GEC Circle Directory brings together the collective intelligence of our #inclusion education experts to address what matters most to you.

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A quick guide to the EEF guidance on TA deployment In March 2025, the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) released new guidance on the Deployment of Teaching Assistants. This is an update and reframing of the 2015 guidance on Making the Best Use of T...

In March, the EEF updated their guidance on effective TA deployment. I have now written a blog looking at the key issues and identifying the difference from their previous guidance. Hopefully it is useful.
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A SEND Glossary: 90 common SEND terms explained This downloadable SEND Glossary explains more than 90 terms. Use it to help your parents, governors and staff to navigate the SEND maze.

✨ FREE Glossary of SEND for schools ✨
Navigating SEND jargon can be tricky, but this gets you up to speed!
Over 90 essential terms explained simply.
Perfect for parents, staff and governors. 🙌

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How to interrail A guide to using Europe's rail-travel pass, Interrail

If you took advantage of the Interrail spring sale (or if you just want to find out what Interrail is all about) we have this helpful explainer on our website: flightfree.co.uk/post/how-to-...

Using Interrail is our TOP TIP for keeping travel costs down. Keep an eye out for future sales!

Deployment and Dialogue: Engaging TAs to Improve Practice Engaging teaching assistants in the deployment of teaching assistants

NEW POST:
Deployment and Dialogue: Engaging TAs to Improve Practice

Ensuring TAs are engaged in implementation to ensure effective deployment

SEDSConnective 2020 infographic on interoception self regulation and emotional dysregulation image of person depiction of organs and text with arrows.

Interoception This inner sense informs us of the state of our internal body. It’s might be surprising to know that some people have differences actually knowing when they have more or less insight into their bodily senses such as anxiety or how fast their heart is beating.

The cover art for Play Matters. Bright blue with images of children playing. Download it here: https://www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters

I'm delighted to have been part of the big team which created this free document. Hat tip to @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social for coordinating it. www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters

Download it to find out more about the how and the why! #PlayMatters

Are you interested in finding out about new research & resources? Do you want to have your say in national issues, practical solutions, & testing out cutting-edge, new resources?

The EEF Exchange might be for you!

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Revealed: the scale of the SEND crisis in numbers The huge shortfall in funding for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities is clear. But how many children now need support - and how has this figure increased in recent years? Tes analy...

As @tomrees.bsky.social begins his work looking at inclusion for the gov, @ellencph.bsky.social breaks down the SEND system into numbers - revealing huge rises in need and detailing everything from types of need, to which types of schools have seen the biggest rises

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School Environment and Leadership: Evidence Review.

“These school-level factors are our current best bets for school leaders to pay attention to in order to promote students’ learning.” Prof Coe

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The 3Rs - Reading, writing, and research to be interested in #56 Alex Quigley (The Confident Teacher) is a blog by the author, Alex Quigley - @AlexJQuigley - sharing ideas and evidence about education, teaching and learning.

My new 3Rs newsletter is live. It includes a review of a brilliant book on the science of storytelling, research on teacher/pupil diversity, student motivation, a new Steplab documentary, and more.

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Time to do the last check of the final proofs of the new Edited book A Manifesto for Early Childhood. Here is a sneak peek of what’s to come of this amazing edited book.

You can pre order yours here amzn.eu/d/inGc41y

‘Three pillars of vocabulary teaching’

1. Explicit vocabulary teaching
2. Incidental vocabulary learning
3. Cultivating ‘word consciousness’

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We're soon rolling out progress pathways — with steps! — at @WALKTHRUs_5.

Travel along three separate & sequenced routes:
Prepare For It
Design It
Make It Happen

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The 3Rs - Reading, writing, and research to be interested in #55 Alex Quigley (The Confident Teacher) is a blog by the author, Alex Quigley - @AlexJQuigley - sharing ideas and evidence about education, teaching and learning.

My latest 3Rs newsletter (for subscribers - FREE) includes a review of a new book on vocabulary at the transition between primary & secondary school, along with a free new ebook on knowledge rich curricula, new evidence on attendance, & more

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This 36-page summary of Direct Instruction (DI) is excellent. And free, from: nifdi.org/research/jou...
Thanks Kris_Boulton
for the recommendation, in the equally excellent podcast (Progressively Incorrect) by MrZachG recently.

The Pyramid of Myth - The Effortful Educator This article discusses the myth of the learning pyramid; providing anecdotes and research to dispel the myth.

The Pyramid of Myth

When you see this pyramid, ignore it.
Its statistics are a complete fabrication.

theeffortfuleducator.com/2017/11/29/t...

This is an incredible, arresting piece of writing. Well worth your time.

Jimmy Carter, longest-lived US president, dies aged 100 Former president faced series of economic and foreign policy crises, including Iran hostage affair and Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

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I seem to have upset the Nigel Farage fan club - so let me be clear.

This man sows hate, lies and division.

He is a grifter and a conman.

He does not represent the vast majority of Britons.

Repost if you agree

P.s. multiculturalism is great.

5 Key Ideas from Primary Reading Simplified First, let’s cut to the chase: this blog is a thinly disguised advert for my new book, Primary Reading Simplified. I devoted a frankly absurd amount of time and energy to writing the book, an…

A *new* blog - 5 Key ideas from Primary Reading Simplified

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A photo of a golden sun rising over a calm, dark sea

That's it, folks. We did the darkest bit. The light will start creeping back now. Good job, everyone

A Little Guide for Teachers: Building Relationships in Schools Buy A Little Guide for Teachers: Building Relationships in Schools 1 by Akbar, Omar (ISBN: 9781529672862) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Good morning teachers,

Ever been told ‘it’s all about relationships’ but never been quite sure what that means?

Check out my latest book - Building Relationships in Schools - for the lowdown.

The perfect stocking filler 🎄

#PGCE #ECT #edusky

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